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Kitchener · A CLOSER LOOK

VIVA Towns
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

VIVA Towns location:
Kitchener.

Part of the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area, Mill Courtland Woodside Park is a neighbourhood within Kitchener, Ontario.

31 Mill Street. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Kitchener

31 Mill Street

Provider neighbourhood

Mill Courtland Woodside Park

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Mill Courtland Woodside Park has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in Mill Courtland Woodside Park are quiet, as the streets are generally tranquil. However, green spaces, like Meinzinger Park and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, are especially well-spread out and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore, making them very easy to get to. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

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Getting around

Mill Courtland Woodside Park provides property owners with the choice between various modes of transportation. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations on the ION Light Rail, and about 10 nearby bus lines, travelling by public transit is convenient in this area. House buyers who want to live in a community that's walkable will also be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of Mill Courtland Woodside Park; most daily needs are convenient to carry out without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bike is a reasonably good mode of transportation in Mill Courtland Woodside Park since there are a good number of bike lanes.

Everyday essentials

It is very often feasible for property owners in Mill Courtland Woodside Park to do their grocery shopping as pedestrians. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also easy to reach a variety of clothing stores by foot. In terms of education, families will find that no matter where their house is situated in Mill Courtland Woodside Park, schools and daycares are close by.

Local character

Mill Courtland Woodside Park has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in Mill Courtland Woodside Park are quiet, as the streets are generally tranquil. However, green spaces, like Meinzinger Park and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, are especially well-spread out and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore, making them very easy to get to. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Surrounding homes

Most of the housing growth in Mill Courtland Woodside Park occurred prior to the 1960s. In this neighbourhood, roughly one third of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and duplexes. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

VIVA Towns
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

3.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Kitchener: 2.7 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Kitchener: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.8/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Kitchener: 2.3 / 5

Groceries

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Kitchener: 3.8 / 5

Wellness

3.8/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Walking

3.7/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Kitchener: 2.8 / 5

Cycling

3.8/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Driving

4.0/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.7/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Kitchener: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Kitchener: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

3.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Kitchener: 4.0 / 5

Nightlife

3.1/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Quiet

1.6/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Parks

4.7/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Kitchener: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

VIVA Towns nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

190 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school501 m

Courtland Avenue Public School

107 Courtland Ave E

7-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school620 m

Mac Maple Grove School

160 Courtland Avenue East

site based

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High school / Elementary school687 m

Innovoak School

5 Michael Street

site based

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High school784 m

Pathways Educational Services Inc.

248 Stirling Ave South

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school852 m

J F Carmichael Public School

80 Patricia Ave

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute

301 Charles St E

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School

245 Lorne Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school1.1 km

St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

77 Young Street

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

St John Catholic Elementary School

99 Strange St

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Suddaby Public School

171 Frederick St

JK-6 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Queen Elizabeth Public School

191 Hoffman St

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

King Edward Public School

709 King St W

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Queensmount Public School

21 Westmount Rd W

7-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.8 km

Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School

787 King St W

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.5 km

Rosemount - U Turn School

151 Weber St

9-12 · alternative · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.7 km

Eastwood Collegiate Institute

760 Weber St E

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.9 km

Forest Heights Collegiate Institute

255 Fischer-Hallman Rd

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.5 km

St Mary's High School

1500 Block Line Rd

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Transit nearby

46 places
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Dining nearby

51 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

44 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Mill Courtland Woodside Park
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at VIVA Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$93,981

Residents in the study area

2,030

Owner households

36.3%

Commute on foot

6.7%

Population age

0 to 4
4.1%
5 to 9
3.7%
10 to 14
3.1%
15 to 19
3.2%
20 to 34
31.7%
35 to 49
20.1%
50 to 64
17.7%
65 to 79
11.7%
80 and over
4.7%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
38.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
25.5%
Single detached
25.1%
Duplex
7.9%
Semi detached
1.6%
Row houses
1.2%

Household composition

Single person
46.8%
Multi person
7.4%
Single family
45.6%
Multi family
0.2%

Commute mode

Car
75.4%
Public transit
13.9%
Foot
6.7%
Other
3.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
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Income

Average household income
$93,981
Average individual income
$44,415

Total

Total individuals
2,030

Owners vs Renters

Renters
63.7%
Owners
36.3%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.6%
English and French
8.5%
Other
1.8%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
16.1%
High school
26.2%
Trade certificate
5.5%
College certificate
19.6%
University certificate
2.0%
Bachelor degree
22.9%
Post graduate degree
7.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
82.6%
Portuguese
2.8%
English and non-official language(s)
2.6%
German
2.2%
Spanish
2.1%
Serbian
1.9%
Arabic
1.7%
Mandarin
1.3%
French
1.3%
Tigrigna
0.9%
Hindi
0.3%
Polish
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near VIVA Towns:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

VIVA Towns address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Compare neighbourhood context across Kitchener ↗ · Explore Kitchener new-home projects ↗

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.4435451, -80.4944851. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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